Cycling in Bangkok: Wat Hua Lamphong to Hua Lamphong Railway Station

Pedalling from Wat Hua Lamphong to Hua Lamphong Railway Station offers a rare, tranquil glimpse of Bangkok before the city stirs to life. Set out at 9:00 AM on a Saturday and wind your way along this 3.3 km route, starting outside Wat Hua Lamphong temple, weaving through lively alleys and streets, and finishing at one of Bangkok’s iconic transport hubs. Though the ride is short, it reveals the city’s contrasts, peaceful neighbourhoods, timeworn shophouses, and the constant rhythm of Rama IV Road.

This route is perfect for early risers, urban explorers, or anyone curious to see Bangkok from the saddle of a bike.

🛕 Starting Point: Wat Hua Lamphong

Starting from Wat Hua Lamphong, a Royal Buddhist temple in the Bang Rak District, you glide down Lang Wat Hua Lamphong Alley as the city gradually comes to life with locals greeting the day and small shops opening their doors.

📍 Google Maps: Wat Hua Lamphong

You can read more about Wat Hua Lamphong on our blog Discovering Bangkok – Wat Hua Lamphong

🛣️ Hidden Alleys and Local Streets

Crossing Sap Road, we slip into Soi Santiphap 1, where the city feels more intimate and neighbourly. These tucked-away lanes reveal why Bangkok’s side streets are a cyclist’s hidden treasure, safer, quieter, and full of character.

The route continues along:

• Naret Road
• Si Phraya Road
• Soi Song Phra

Here, classic Bangkok shophouses line the streets, their shutters half-open, while delivery trucks rumble by. On two wheels, you catch the small details, the faded signs, the scent of breakfast—often missed from a car or train.

🚦 Rama IV Road: Seeing Bangkok from a Cyclist’s Perspective

Merging onto Rama IV Road, one of Bangkok’s main arteries, you feel the city’s pulse quicken. From the saddle, the road stretches wide, alive with traffic and the hum of morning energy.

A swift turn into Kit Phanit Alley offers a welcome pause from the main road’s rush. This blend of quiet lanes and bustling streets is what makes cycling in Bangkok so dynamic.

🚲 We also pass the Follow Me Bike Tours office before continuing through La-O Alley and onto Maha Phruettharam Road.

🚉 Finishing the Ride: Hua Lamphong Railway Station

The journey wraps up across from Hua Lamphong Railway Station, a grand old gateway to the city’s past. Even without stepping inside, the surrounding streets echo with history and untold tales.

📍 Google Maps: Hua Lamphong Railway Station

This final stretch carries you from temple tranquillity into the city’s lively heart, capturing the true spirit of cycling through Bangkok’s everyday rhythms.

🗺️📍 Full Route & Map

🚴 Explore Bangkok by Bicycle

If you love discovering Bangkok’s hidden corners, peaceful temples, and vibrant neighbourhoods, there’s no better way to explore than by bike.

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